There are various solutions that currently exist for aiding when there is significant tissue loss. Tissue engineering is being used to generate new forms of covering that can act as skin. Additionally, skin alternatives, such as using tilapia skin to cover extensive wounds caused by burns (Alves et al., 2018).
Additionally, and there are other therapies that promote of tissue regrowth. For example, the technologies ManukaDress IG and ManukaDress IG Max work to help reduce the issues that arise with damage to the skin due to burns. These products “contain Manuka honey, which has antimicrobial properties and promotes autolytic debridement” (Sack et al., 2018). There has also been success seen with a 3D printed biomask for facial skin. These researchers used three layers of cells: a polyurethane layer, a fibroblast hydrogel, and a keratinocyte hydrogel to help aid in the reduction of scarring, infection, and graft failure (Seol et al., 2018).
